Posted November 29, 2013
Please read this update to the Public Meeting on December 5 at Doon Public School. It is important that everyone at JWGerth is up to date on the recommendations. See attached flyer. PUBLIC MEETING 2 ADDITIONAL INFO
Posted November 26, 2013
Every year, many families in our own community, look for support to help make the Christmas season special. This Christmas season, we hope that J.W. Gerth can look to help others around them. We are running the “12 Days of Christmas” this year. We are hopeful that all families will take a little time to […]
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Posted November 25, 2013
Eqao assessments will take place from May 26 to June 6, 2014. JWGerth staff will determine, in the new year, the exact dates and times for the assessments for our Grade 3 and 6 students. We will communicate those dates/times to the parents so as to avoid absences during the testing. If you have any […]
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Posted November 25, 2013
As you are all aware, JWG has grown a great deal this year, but our safe, legal seating capacity in our gym has not. As a result, we will be distributing 2 tickets per family for the evening concert. This means that only 2 people per family will be able to attend the Christmas Concert […]
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Posted November 22, 2013
The Jungle Book Comes to Life at JWG!! Congratulations to the JW Gerth Wolves who auditioned for the Jungle Book. After a whirlwind of auditions, the cast has been selected and rehearsals will begin soon with Mrs. Brooks. For anyone interested in being in the chorus, rehearsals begin in January. We appreciate all the effort […]
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Posted November 15, 2013
The school will be cleaned once again tonight, as it was last night. However, please keep your children home if they are sick on the weekend, so they have time to recover fully before returning to class. A 48 hour recovery time is recommended. Many thanks.
Posted November 15, 2013
Just to give everyone an update. We have had a significant number of students and staff come down with a virus and have had a team from facilities in the school last night cleaning all surfaces and light switches etc. with the recommended cleaner (from the Health Department) so we are confident that the school […]
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Posted November 5, 2013
A Positive School Experience-Punctuality and Regular Attendance The Education Act states that every child of compulsory school age must attend school on every school day until the last day of school in June of each year. Regular attendance enables an active participation in school activities that enhance learning and promote personal development. Continued absence from […]
Posted November 5, 2013
As you know our School Council is now using the Elementary Schools Nutrition Services for student lunches on Wednesdays each week. If you did not receive the information home with your child a few weeks ago, please go to the FORMS/FAQ tab on this website for the information you will need to place orders. The form […]
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Posted November 1, 2013
A huge thank you to all of our WE DAY kids and staff, who organized and ran our Halloween Dance-a thon on Oct. 31 in our gym. All students had the opportunity to enjoy some dance and exercise in the gym and contributed generously to our UNICEF fundraiser. In total JWG students contributed $811.57 to […]
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